This award is open to clinicians with up to ten years post-qualification experience. Optician wants to identify the clinicians who will be banging the drum for eye health leadership in the coming years. Entrants to this category will be in the earlier stages of their career and already be a driving force for clinical leadership and new developments. The judges will want to see evidence of clinical innovation in practice and engagement, such as with commissioning bodies and associations. Entrants should demonstrate a passion for eye health and a desire to educate and inform patients and peers. The successful entrant will stand out as an optometrist or dispensing optician driving to improve the optical profession for all. Someone who has the potential to become a spokesperson for eyecare in the future - a trusted clinical voice to comment on behalf of the whole profession in social media and press and to a wide range of audiences.